Readings for the 21st Century Tomorrow's Issues for Today's Students |
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| Author:
| Vesterman, William
Ozersky, Josh |
| ISBN: | 978-0-205-30022-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1999 |
| Publisher: | Longman Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Readings for the 21st Century is an anthology of readings of varying lengths, styles, and points of view -- all of which are unified by the common theme of the future. With lively classic and contemporary writings, this reader addresses a broad spectrum of life in the United States and how that life is changing. It invites students to consider themselves in direct relation to the issues and problems that will face their generation in the years to come and to develop thoughtful,...
More DescriptionReadings for the 21st Century is an anthology of readings of varying lengths, styles, and points of view -- all of which are unified by the common theme of the future. With lively classic and contemporary writings, this reader addresses a broad spectrum of life in the United States and how that life is changing. It invites students to consider themselves in direct relation to the issues and problems that will face their generation in the years to come and to develop thoughtful, informed, and articulate views that will define their futures in the twenty-first century.Each chapter begins with a classic essay by a well-known author, in order to provide a historical perspective on the theme. What follows is a balance of work from celebrated writers like Pete Hamill, Camille Paglia, and Amy Tan -- as well as leaders from the world of business, media, and politics, including Bill Gates, Oliver Stone, and Al Gore. In addition, students will read selections from fresh young writers who are not yet famous, but who write with authority about subjects of immediate interest to students.